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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,512.94, 33,828.66 and 13,902.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,512.94, 33,828.66 and 13,902.30 is: 19,185.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,512.94 : 33,828.66 = 13,902.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,512.94/33,828.66 = 13,902.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,512.94x = 33,828.66 × 13,902.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,512.94x = 470,296,179.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,296,179.92/24,512.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,185.63

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